English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). Thousands of workers have been victims of [u]retrenchment [/u]since the military came back to power?

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). The principal gave his speech [u]offhand [/u]at the sports meeting?

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). Jankoli was dressed in an old [u]assortment [/u] of clothes?

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). The director's remark was extremely [u]apposite[/u] to the shrine?

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). The director's remark was extremely [u]opposite [/u]to the issue being discussed?